Pokémon type calculator
Discover the weaknesses and resistances of any Pokémon type combination
Choose first type
Choose second type (optional)
Type defenses
Select a type to see its weaknesses and resistances
How does the Pokémon type calculator work?
The Pokémon type calculator helps you discover the weaknesses and resistances of any type or type combination. Ideal for planning your competitive team or knowing what type of attack to use against your opponents.
How to use the calculator?
Select your Pokémon's primary type and, if it has a second type, select it too. The calculator will automatically show which types of attacks are super effective (2× or 4×), normal (1×), not very effective (0.5× or 0.25×), or if the Pokémon is immune (0×) to certain types.
- 18 different types: all Pokémon types available
- Type combinations: calculate for dual-type Pokémon
- Instant results: see weaknesses instantly
- Color coded: each type with its official color
- Free: online calculator available 24/7
- For all generations: updated type system
Frequently Asked Questions
How do types work in Pokémon?
Types in Pokémon determine strengths and weaknesses in battle. Each type has advantages over some types and disadvantages against others. For example, Fire type is super effective (2×) against Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel, but is weak (takes 2×) to Water, Ground, and Rock. A Pokémon can have one or two types, which modifies its resistances and weaknesses.
What does 2× and 0.5× mean in Pokémon types?
2× means super effective (the attack deals double damage) and 0.5× means not very effective (the attack deals half damage). There are also 4× (double weakness in dual-type Pokémon), 0.25× (double resistance), and 0× (total immunity). For example, Charizard (Fire/Flying) takes 4× damage from Rock-type attacks because both types are weak to Rock.
What are the strongest types in Pokémon?
There is no absolutely "strongest" type, but some types like Steel, Fairy, and Water have good resistances and few weaknesses. Steel type resists 11 different types. Fairy type is immune to Dragon and resists Fighting, Bug, and Dark. Water type is only weak to Grass and Electric. The key is in type combinations to cover mutual weaknesses.
What Pokémon has no weaknesses?
No Pokémon is completely immune to all types, but some combinations have very few weaknesses. Eelektross (pure Electric with Levitate ability) has no natural weaknesses. Sableye and Spiritomb (Ghost/Dark) had no weaknesses until the introduction of Fairy type in Generation 6. The Water/Ground combination is only weak to Grass (4×).
How are dual-type Pokémon weaknesses calculated?
For dual-type Pokémon, the effectiveness of both types is multiplied. If one type resists (0.5×) and the other is weak (2×), they cancel out (1×). If both types are weak (2× each), the result is 4×. For example, Tyranitar (Rock/Dark) is 4× weak to Fighting because both types are weak to Fighting. This calculator does this calculation automatically.
What type is immune to the most attacks?
The Ghost type and the Normal type are mutually immune (0× damage). The Ground type is immune to Electric. The Flying type is immune to Ground (though can be hit if it loses its immunity). The Dark type is immune to Psychic. The Steel type was immune to Poison until Generation 6, now it only resists (0.5×).
What is the best type combination in Pokémon?
Some of the best combinations are: Steel/Fairy (only weak to Fire and Ground), Water/Ground (only 4× weak to Grass but resists many types), Electric/Flying (only weak to Ice and Rock), and Ghost/Dark (only weak to Fairy). The best combination depends on your strategy and current competitive metagame.
How does type affect attack moves?
Attack moves have types and follow the same effectiveness rules. A Fire-type move will deal 2× damage to a Grass-type Pokémon, regardless of the attacker's type. However, if the attacking Pokémon has the same type as its move, it receives a STAB bonus (Same Type Attack Bonus) of 1.5×. For example, Charizard using Flamethrower (both Fire) deals 1.5× more damage than Blastoise using the same move.